Shreyas Iyer (L) is injured after taking a running catch in the third ODI against Australia in Sydney. (AP) Indian cricket star Shreyas Iyer has been discharged from hospital after suffering a ruptured spleen and rib cage injury during the third ODI against Australia in Sydney. The 30-year-old vice-captain sustained the injury while attempting to catch Alex Carey off the bowling of Harshit Rana last Saturday, leading to hospitalization and treatment in the ICU.
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“The BCCI medical team along with specialists in Sydney and India are satisfied with his recovery and he has been discharged from hospital today,” the Indian cricket board said on Saturday morning.The BCCI further clarified that the batter will remain in Sydney and recover. The moment he feels better about flying, he will return home. Shreyas is not involved in the ongoing T20I series against Australia and his next assignment was supposed to be the ODIs against South Africa, which begin on the 30th.Earlier, Iyer gave his first update since the injury through his social media accounts.
Shreyas Iyer on social media.
“I am currently in the recovery process and getting better every day. I am deeply grateful to see all the well wishes and support I have received – it really means a lot. Thank you for keeping me in your thoughts,” Iyer wrote on X and Instagram.The incident occurred when Iyer first walked off the field with the help of a physio after attempting a difficult catch. His condition later worsened as his vitals declined, necessitating immediate hospital care.Medical tests revealed internal bleeding from his spleen, resulting in his admission to the ICU for close monitoring.The BCCI confirmed on Tuesday that Iyer’s condition had stabilized and he had been moved out of intensive care.“The injury was immediately identified and the bleeding was immediately stopped. His condition is now stable and he continues to be monitored. A repeat scan on Tuesday, October 28 showed significant improvement and Shreyas is on the road to recovery,” the BCCI said.Initial estimates suggested a three-week recovery period.BCCI’s full November 1 statement on Shreyas Iyer:Shreyas Iyer suffered a blunt abdominal injury at launch during the third ODI against Australia on 25 October 2025, resulting in a lacerated spleen with internal bleeding. The injury was immediately identified and the bleeding was immediately stopped after a minor procedure. He underwent appropriate medical treatment for the same.He is now stable and recovering well. The BCCI medical team along with specialists in Sydney and India are happy with his recovery and he was discharged from the hospital today.BCCI expresses its sincere gratitude to Dr. Kouroush Haghigi and his team in Sydney, along with Dr. Dinshaw Pardiwala in India, for providing the Shreyas with the best treatment for his injuries. Shreyas will remain in Sydney for follow-up consultations and will return to India once he is deemed fit to fly.
